The Rant: This Mathis mistake is confusing

I can’t say I understand where Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey is coming from. He admitted on Monday that not playing cornerback Rashean Mathis at times during Sunday’s loss to Buffalo was a mistake. His replacement, Kevin Rutland, got burned several times, including a 51-yard gain and a 13-yard touchdown.

How, exactly, do you make a mistake when it comes to playing time? Did he forget Mathis was on the sideline? I’m at a loss here. Thankfully, for Mularkey’s sake, Mathis is a stand-up guy and didn’t blast him. I can’t say I would have done the same.